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The Taylor now open in downtown Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY AREY GROUP OPELIKA — AREY Group, a leading real estate development and management firm, is thrilled to announce the opening of The Taylor, a 198-unit premier residential community located in the heart of downtown Opelika. This milestone marks an...
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Project underway to build new greenhouse for The Curtis House

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 is partnering with The Curtis House, a local non-profit dedicated to providing resources and support that help families transition from poverty to productivity.This year, the 20 Under 40 Class is...
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Fire destroys historic home in Opelika

A fire started in the 135-year-old Butler-Canon House before 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 8. The structure is expected to be declared a total loss because of the extensive damage caused by the blaze and the efforts to extinguish it. PHOTOS BY STEVEN STIEFEL | FOR THE OBSERVER...
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Woman arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN Auburn - On Jan. 14, 2025, Auburn Police arrested Taylor Michelle Colbert, age 18, from Auburn, Alabama, on a felony warrant charging her with aggravated cruelty to animals. The arrest stems from officers responding to an animal cruelty...
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Opelika Is Moving … Forward

Opelika Is Moving … Forward

Aug 31, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Last Friday the Opelika Chamber of Commerce launched its new initiative — “Forward Opelika”....

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A Proper Meal

A Proper Meal

Aug 17, 2022

Proper Prep Services Makes Eating Healthy More Convenient BY SAM DICHIARAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The popularity of fast-food restaurants should...

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CoLab Holds Ribbon Cutting

CoLab Holds Ribbon Cutting

Aug 17, 2022

Newly renovated CoLab  held a ribbon cutting last month with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.  CoLab offers private office space &...

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